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Class Action Waiver for Non-Arbitrable Disputes

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Users cannot pool claims against Discord in a class action even for disputes that escape the arbitration clause, limiting collective legal recourse.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you have a dispute with Discord that is not resolved through arbitration, you are required to pursue it alone and cannot participate as a class member.

How other platforms handle this

Chegg Medium

all Disputes arising out of or relating to the Class Action Waiver, including any claim that all or part of the Class Action Waiver is unenforceable...shall be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction and not by an arbitrator...

Microsoft Copilot Medium

except disputes relating to the enforcement or validity of your, your licensors', our, or our licensors' intellectual property rights

Wise Medium

Neither you nor we may elect arbitration of any claims seeking only individualized relief asserted by you or us in small claims court, so long as the action remains in that court and is not removed or appealed de novo...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You agree that any Dispute between you and Discord that for any reason is not subject to the "Agreement to Arbitrate" section below may only be pursued by you on an individual basis, and you may not bring a claim as a plaintiff or a class member...

— Excerpt from Discord's Discord Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Discord Terms of Service
Entity
Discord
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-022467
Document ID
CA-D-00081
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2897c37ccab2b947e24bf261fd7b72de548cca15d0ebe5d28394cebf9591ca39
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 09:46 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Discord
Document: Discord Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-022467
Captured: 2026-05-07 09:46:31 UTC
SHA-256: 2897c37ccab2b947…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/discord/discord-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-022467/class-action-waiver-for-non-arbitrable-disputes/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Discord's Class Action Waiver for Non-Arbitrable Disputes clause do?

Users cannot pool claims against Discord in a class action even for disputes that escape the arbitration clause, limiting collective legal recourse.

How does this clause affect you?

If you have a dispute with Discord that is not resolved through arbitration, you are required to pursue it alone and cannot participate as a class member.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 200 platforms. See the full comparison.

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